MONROVIA, Liberia (Reuters ) -- Liberian government militia fighters smashed and hijacked cars in the capital Monrovia, despite pledges by U.N. peacekeepers to give them cash for their guns.

Dozens of fighters on Tuesday roamed the streets near the residence of now-exiled former President Charles Taylor and the eastern suburb of Paynesville, breaking car windscreens with Kalashnikov rifles and forcing passing vehicles to turn back.

Disgruntled government fighters have rioted over the past two days after finding out that the $300 they have been promised in return for their guns as part of a disarmament programme would not be paid immediately.

Don't let the U.N. stiff you.

Gay robbers invaded my house last night. They rearranged the furniture and decorated the walls.